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guilty plea hearing in Louisiana

41 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2025 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Louisiana courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (8)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Halsellgreen
la · 1981 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1988–2014
2 sentences

2014See State v. Halsell, 403 So.2d 688, 692 (La.1981) (a trial court may rely on the contemporaneous statements of counsel on a plea waiver form because “[a]ny other holding by this Court would tend to undermine the relationship of trust that must necessarily exist between the bench and bar.”); cf. State v. Kahey, 436 So.2d 475, 486 (La.1983) (declining to adopt a rule requiring trial judges to inform defendants personally of the right to trial by jury); State v. Phillips, 365 So.2d 1304, 1308-09 (La.1978) (declining to adopt a rule barring waiver of jury trial except by defendant personally); St

1988State v. Halsell, 403 So.2d 688, 692 (La.1981); State v. Williams at 781-82 .

22
State v. Kaheygreen
la · 1983 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See State v. Halsell, 403 So.2d 688, 692 (La.1981) (a trial court may rely on the contemporaneous statements of counsel on a plea waiver form because “[a]ny other holding by this Court would tend to undermine the relationship of trust that must necessarily exist between the bench and bar.”); cf. State v. Kahey, 436 So.2d 475, 486 (La.1983) (declining to adopt a rule requiring trial judges to inform defendants personally of the right to trial by jury); State v. Phillips, 365 So.2d 1304, 1308-09 (La.1978) (declining to adopt a rule barring waiver of jury trial except by defendant personally); St

11
State v. Bishopgreen
la · 2003 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See State v. Bishop, 01-2548 (La.1/14/03), 835 So.2d 434 .

11
State v. Mullergreen
la · 1977 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See State v. Halsell, 403 So.2d 688, 692 (La.1981) (a trial court may rely on the contemporaneous statements of counsel on a plea waiver form because “[a]ny other holding by this Court would tend to undermine the relationship of trust that must necessarily exist between the bench and bar.”); cf. State v. Kahey, 436 So.2d 475, 486 (La.1983) (declining to adopt a rule requiring trial judges to inform defendants personally of the right to trial by jury); State v. Phillips, 365 So.2d 1304, 1308-09 (La.1978) (declining to adopt a rule barring waiver of jury trial except by defendant personally); St

11
State v. Phillipsgreen
la · 1978 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See State v. Halsell, 403 So.2d 688, 692 (La.1981) (a trial court may rely on the contemporaneous statements of counsel on a plea waiver form because “[a]ny other holding by this Court would tend to undermine the relationship of trust that must necessarily exist between the bench and bar.”); cf. State v. Kahey, 436 So.2d 475, 486 (La.1983) (declining to adopt a rule requiring trial judges to inform defendants personally of the right to trial by jury); State v. Phillips, 365 So.2d 1304, 1308-09 (La.1978) (declining to adopt a rule barring waiver of jury trial except by defendant personally); St

11
State v. Bluegreen
lactapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See State v. Blue, 09-1111 (La.App. 3 Cir. 4/7/10) , 34 So.3d 447 . ]¿Assignments of Errors 1 and 2 The defendant asserts that “[t]he district judge erred when she appointed the victim’s son as the appellant’s interpreter because he had an interest in the case that may have conflicted with the appellant’s best interests, also acted as the victim’s interpreter, and testified as a witness at the appellant’s sentencing hearing.” On September 1, 2009, a guilty plea hearing was held.

11
State v. Walkergreen
la · 1982 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006In State v. Walker, 416 So.2d 534, 536 (La.1982), the supreme court explained that to comply with La.Code Crim.P. art. 894.1 a trial court must do more than merely state its reliance upon the PSI.

11
State Ex Rel. LaFleur v. Donnellygreen
la · 1982 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Louisiana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (31)

CaseCitedYears
Boykin v. Alabama green
scotus · 1969
2 sentences

2025Citing State v. Balsano, the court stated that the defendant “failed to 3 In Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238 , supra, the United States Supreme Court emphasized three federal constitutional rights that are waived by a guilty plea: the privilege against self-incrimination, the right to a trial by jury, and the right to confront accusers. 4 Balsano also recognized that, in many cases, prior DWI convictions used to enhance sentences are misdemeanor offenses in which the defendant does not have the right to a jury trial, shrinking the three-right rule to two rights. 25-K-350 5 produce any affirmat

2014During the guilty plea hearing, the district court informed the defendant of his constitutional rights pursuant to Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238 , 89 S.Ct. 1709 , 23 L.Ed.2d 274 (1969), and the defendant stated Lthat he understood and wished to waive his rights.

91987–2025
State v. Jyles green
la · 1997
2 sentences

2013See Anders v. California, supra; State v. Jyles, 96-2669 (La.12/12/97), 704 So.2d 241 ; State v. Mouton, 95-0981 (La.4/28/95), 653 So.2d 1176 ; State v. Benjamin, supra. The brief outlined the procedural history of the case and the recitation of facts presented at the guilty plea hearing.

2010See Anders v. California, supra; State v. Jyles, 96-2669 (La.12/12/97), 704 So.2d 241 ; *660 State v. Mouton, 95-0981 (La.4/28/95), 653 So.2d 1176 ; State v. Benjamin, supra. The brief outlined the procedural history of the case and the recitation of facts presented at the guilty plea hearing.

62009–2013
State v. Mouton green
la · 1995
2 sentences

2013See Anders v. California, supra; State v. Jyles, 96-2669 (La.12/12/97), 704 So.2d 241 ; State v. Mouton, 95-0981 (La.4/28/95), 653 So.2d 1176 ; State v. Benjamin, supra. The brief outlined the procedural history of the case and the recitation of facts presented at the guilty plea hearing.

2010See Anders v. California, supra; State v. Jyles, 96-2669 (La.12/12/97), 704 So.2d 241 ; *660 State v. Mouton, 95-0981 (La.4/28/95), 653 So.2d 1176 ; State v. Benjamin, supra. The brief outlined the procedural history of the case and the recitation of facts presented at the guilty plea hearing.

32009–2013
State v. Morgan green
la · 2014
2 sentences

2020Citing Balsano, the court stated that the defendant " failed to produce any affirmative evidence that the contemporaneous statements of counsel on the waiver form did not reliably establish the knowing and voluntary [ sic] of the guilty plea as a waiver of the enumerated trial rights both he and counsel acknowledged by signing the form." Morgan, 134 So. 3d at 1161 - 62. 10 Herein, Exhibit S 1 indicates that the defendant was represented by counsel named therein and details the sentence imposed on the plea, signifying its acceptance by the court.

2014Citing State v. Balsano, 09-735 (La.6/19/09), 11 So.3d 475 , the supreme court stated that the defendant “failed to produce any affirmative evidence that the contemporaneous statements of counsel on the waiver form did not reliably establish the knowing and voluntary [sic] of the guilty plea as a waiver of the enumerated trial rights both he and counsel acknowledged by signing the form.” Morgan , 13-1495 at 1-4, 134 So.3d at 1161-62 .

22014–2020
State v. Benjamin green
lactapp · 1990
2 sentences

2011The brief also contains “a detailed and reviewable assessment for both the defendant and the appellate court of whether the appeal is worth pursuing in the first place.” Jyles, supra. Defense counsel has further verified that he has mailed copies of the motion to withdraw and his brief to Defendant in accordance with Anders, Jyles, Mouton and Benjamin, supra. The State has filed a letter in lieu of an appellate brief in this matter, concurring that there are no nonfrivolous issues to raise on appeal.

2009The brief also contains “a detailed and reviewable assessment for both the defendant and the appellate court of whether the appeal is worth pursuing in the first place.” Jyles, supra. Defense counsel further verifies that he has mailed copies of the motion to withdraw and his brief to the defendant, in accordance with Anders, Jyles, and Benjamin, supra. This court held the motion to withdraw in abeyance and advised Fuller of his right to file an appellate brief within 30 days of this court’s October 21, 2008 order deferring a ruling on counsel’s motion to withdraw.

22009–2011
State v. Guzman green
la · 2000
2 sentences

2006State v. Williams, 384 So.2d 779 (La.1980); State v. Morrison, supra. While the Louisiana Supreme Court held in State v. Guzman, 99-1753, 99-1528 (La.5/16/00), 769 So.2d 1158 , that deficiencies in a guilty plea in violation of La.

2006While the Louisiana Supreme Court held in State v. Guzman, XXXX-XXXX (La.5/16/00), 769 So.2d 1158 , that deficiencies in a guilty plea in violation of La.

22006–2006
State v. Morrison green
lactapp · 1992
2 sentences

2006State v. Williams, 384 So.2d 779 (La.1980); State v. Morrison, supra. While the Louisiana Supreme Court held in State v. Guzman, 99-1753, 99-1528 (La.5/16/00), 769 So.2d 1158 , that deficiencies in a guilty plea in violation of La.

1999State v. Morrison, supra .

21999–2006
State v. Williams green
la · 1980
2 sentences

2006State v. Williams, 384 So.2d 779 (La.1980); State v. Morrison, supra. While the Louisiana Supreme Court held in State v. Guzman, 99-1753, 99-1528 (La.5/16/00), 769 So.2d 1158 , that deficiencies in a guilty plea in violation of La.

1983In State v. Williams, 384 So.2d 779 (La.1980), relied on by the majority, the issue of proper Boykinization was raised on appeal as an assigned error.

21983–2006
State v. Wright green
lactapp · 2015
1 sentence

2023App. 2 Cir. 7/8/15), 169 So. 3d 835 , the defendant was first properly advised by the trial court at the guilty plea hearing he was not entitled to appeal his sentence as there was a plea agreement along with a sentencing cap; however, the defendant was later improperly advised at sentencing that a sentencing cap did not exist.

12023–2023
State v. Joseph green
la · 2003
1 sentence

2020The bill of information states that on or about February 9, 2019, the defendant committed the instant offense " by operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any scheduled controlled dangerous substance or while under the influence of alcohol and one or more drugs which is not a scheduled controlled dangerous substance." The bill of information further states that this is a third offense, the defendant having previously been convicted of The special conditions included that the defendant: ( 1) serve 75 days in parish jail; ( 2) complete the sobriety court program ofthe 2

12020–2020
State v. Brown neutral
· 2015
1 sentence

2017Accordingly, we will review the sentence. 1 See State v. Brown, 50,138 (La.App. 2 Cir. 9/30/15), 181 So.3d 170 .

12017–2017
State v. Mims green
la · 1993
1 sentence

2015State v. Mims, 619 So.2d 1059 (La.1993); State v. Boyd, 46,321 (La.App.2d Cir.09/21/11), 72 So.3d 952 .

12015–2015
State v. Boyd green
lactapp · 2011
1 sentence

2015State v. Mims, 619 So.2d 1059 (La.1993); State v. Boyd, 46,321 (La.App.2d Cir.09/21/11), 72 So.3d 952 .

12015–2015
State v. Balsano green
la · 2009
2 sentences

2014Citing State v. Balsano, 09-735 (La.6/19/09), 11 So.3d 475 , the supreme court stated that the defendant “failed to produce any affirmative evidence that the contemporaneous statements of counsel on the waiver form did not reliably establish the knowing and voluntary [sic] of the guilty plea as a waiver of the enumerated trial rights both he and counsel acknowledged by signing the form.” Morgan , 13-1495 at 1-4, 134 So.3d at 1161-62 .

2014In Balsano, supra, the Louisiana Supreme Court found that out-of-state guilty pleas used for enhancement purposes were voluntary even though the trial court failed to advise the defendant of his right against self-incrimination.

12014–2014
State v. Johnson green
lactapp · 2005
1 sentence

2013In State v. Johnson, 04-1266, pp. 6-7 (La.App. 3 Cir. 2/2/05), 893 So.2d 945, 950 , this court addressed the requirement that the trial court ascertain a factual basis in accepting a guilty plea, stating: Generally, a defendant waives the right to question the merits of the State’s case or the underlying factual basis by entering a plea of guilt, or plea of nolo contendere.

12013–2013
State v. Pertuit green
lactapp · 1999
1 sentence

2013Pertuit, 98-1264 at 2-4, 734 So.2d at 146-147 .

12013–2013
State v. Warren neutral
lactapp · 2007
2 sentences

2010The court further noted that the defendant had “acknowledged that he had consulted with his attorney as to the nature and consequences of the *324 charges and his guilty pleas prior to the guilty plea hearing,” and that that “there was overwhelming evidence of defendant’s guilt and participation [in the crimes for which he pleaded guilty].” Id.

2010The Second Circuit ultimately held that “the trial court’s failure to inform defendant of the mandatory minimum and maximum penalties for the offenses does not appear to have been a material factor impacting defendant’s decision to plead guilty, and his substantial rights were not affected.” Id.

12010–2010
State v. Jackson green
lactapp · 2008
1 sentence

2009Since the defendant was sentenced within the sentencing cap that was part of his plea agreement, he is not entitled to appellate review of his sentences that were imposed in conformity with his plea agreement. 8 State v. Jackson, 07-975 at 8, 985 So.2d at 251 .

12009–2009
State v. Shelton green
la · 1993
1 sentence

2002The Louisiana Supreme Court in State v. Shelton, 621 So.2d 769 (La.1993), reviewed the jurisprudence concerning the burden of proof in habitual offender proceedings and found it proper to assign a burden of proof to a defendant who contests the validity of his guilty plea.

12002–2002
Carroll v. United States green
scotus · 1925
2 sentences

2001Probable cause exists when "the facts and circumstances within ... [the officers'] knowledge and of which they had ... trustworthy information [are] sufficient in themselves to warrant a man of reasonable caution in the belief that an offense has been or is being committed." Brinegar v. United States, 338 U.S. 160, 175-76 , 69 S.Ct. 1302 , 93 L.Ed. 1879 (1949) (quoting Carroll v. United States, 267 U.S. 132, 162 , 45 S.Ct. 280 , 69 L.Ed. 543 (1925)). [5] In Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238, 243 , 89 S.Ct. 1709 , 23 L.Ed.2d 274 (1969), the Supreme Court emphasized that a guilty plea is a waiver

2001Probable cause exists when "the facts and circumstances within ... [the officers'] knowledge and of which they had ... trustworthy information [are] sufficient in themselves to warrant a man of reasonable caution in the belief that an offense has been or is being committed." Brinegar v. United States, 338 U.S. 160, 175-76 , 69 S.Ct. 1302 , 93 L.Ed. 1879 (1949) (quoting Carroll v. United States, 267 U.S. 132, 162 , 45 S.Ct. 280 , 69 L.Ed. 543 (1925)). [5] In Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238, 243 , 89 S.Ct. 1709 , 23 L.Ed.2d 274 (1969), the Supreme Court emphasized that a guilty plea is a waiver

12001–2001
Brinegar v. United States green
scotus · 1949
2 sentences

2001Probable cause exists when "the facts and circumstances within ... [the officers'] knowledge and of which they had ... trustworthy information [are] sufficient in themselves to warrant a man of reasonable caution in the belief that an offense has been or is being committed." Brinegar v. United States, 338 U.S. 160, 175-76 , 69 S.Ct. 1302 , 93 L.Ed. 1879 (1949) (quoting Carroll v. United States, 267 U.S. 132, 162 , 45 S.Ct. 280 , 69 L.Ed. 543 (1925)). [5] In Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238, 243 , 89 S.Ct. 1709 , 23 L.Ed.2d 274 (1969), the Supreme Court emphasized that a guilty plea is a waiver

2001Probable cause exists when "the facts and circumstances within ... [the officers'] knowledge and of which they had ... trustworthy information [are] sufficient in themselves to warrant a man of reasonable caution in the belief that an offense has been or is being committed." Brinegar v. United States, 338 U.S. 160, 175-76 , 69 S.Ct. 1302 , 93 L.Ed. 1879 (1949) (quoting Carroll v. United States, 267 U.S. 132, 162 , 45 S.Ct. 280 , 69 L.Ed. 543 (1925)). [5] In Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238, 243 , 89 S.Ct. 1709 , 23 L.Ed.2d 274 (1969), the Supreme Court emphasized that a guilty plea is a waiver

12001–2001
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2000The court found that the ineffective assistance of counsel claim satisfied both prongs of Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984), in that counsel’s performance was deficient, and the defendant was prejudiced.

2000The court found that the ineffective assistance of counsel claim satisfied both prongs of Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984), in that counsel’s performance was deficient, and the defendant was prejudiced.

12000–2000
State v. Lott neutral
lactapp · 1997
1 sentence

1999In State v. Lott, 29,082 (La.App. 2nd Cir.1/22/97), 688 So.2d 608 , writ denied, 97-0711 (La.9/26/97), 701 So.2d 979 , this court explained the Martin guilty plea was invalid because the trial court advised defendant a guilty plea was a waiver of his right to remain silent because a person does not remain silent when pleading guilty.

11999–1999
State v. Robicheaux green
la · 1982
11999–1999
State v. Lott green
la · 1997
11999–1999
State v. Age green
la · 1982
11999–1999
State v. McMillon neutral
lactapp · 1994
11997–1997
State v. Buggs green
lactapp · 1990
11996–1996
State v. Williams green
lactapp · 1986
11989–1989
State v. Britton neutral
lactapp · 1984
11989–1989
State v. Crosby green
la · 1976
11986–1986

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:64 (6) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 40:967 (6) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:27 (5) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:529.1 (5) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:67 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:574.4 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 40:966 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:2 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:30 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:34.7 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:62 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TN 276 (1971–2026) IN 262 (1974–2026) IL 200 (1975–2026) GA 179 (1975–2026) MO 159 (1972–2025) PA 150 (1968–2026) OH 92 (1993–2024) IA 68 (1975–2024) MS 66 (1995–2025) TX 61 (1978–2023) WI 58 (1980–2026) DE 42 (1976–2025) LA 41 (1983–2025) NY 34 (1979–2025) CA 25 (1965–2025) MN 24 (1987–2026) MD 20 (1973–2026) SC 18 (1984–2025) MI 17 (1971–2020) AL 17 (1977–2024) OR 16 (1981–2019) ID 16 (1990–2024) CT 11 (1970–2009) VA 11 (1981–2025) MA 10 (1978–2025) FL 8 (1993–2023) NM 8 (1977–2020) WA 7 (1976–2026) NJ 6 (1978–2018) CO 6 (1992–2026) KY 6 (2012–2024) MT 5 (2001–2015) AZ 5 (1977–2022) RI 5 (1979–2013) SD 4 (1996–2014) KS 3 (2001–2026) WY 3 (1986–2018) UT 3 (1994–2008) WV 2 (1993–2002) AR 2 (2013–2015)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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